About Srilanka: History of Sinharaja Rain Forest

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Nov 8, 2009 - And its width from north to south is about 3.7 km. The Sinharaja forest was initially declared a Man and Biosphere Reserve (MAB) in 1978, as representative of Tropical Humid Evergreen Forest ecosystem in Sri Lanka and has been recognized by UNESCO as part of its International Network of Biosphere Reserves.

Sinharaja Forest Reserve  

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National park in Sri Lanka

Sinharaja Forest Reserve is a national park and a biodiversity hotspot in Sri Lanka. It is of international significance and has been designated a Biosphere Reserve and World Heritage Site by UNESCO. Wikipedia

Address: Southern Province

Area: 88.64 km²

Phone: 045 2 240888

Established: April 1978